route
route
ru:t
root
British pronunciation
/ruːt/

Definition & Meaning of "route"in English

Route
01

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

route definition and meaning

What is a "route"?

A route refers to a specific path or track followed by a bus, train, or other forms of public transportation to take passengers from one place to another. It includes the starting point, stops along the way, and the final destination. Routes are planned to connect different areas, ensuring passengers can travel efficiently between key locations. Each route is usually identified by a number or name, and vehicles on that route follow the same path regularly, often at set times. Public transport routes help organize travel and make it easier for people to get to where they need to go.

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She looked at the route map before her road trip.
The airline launched a new route to Tokyo last month.
02

a way from one place to another

route definition and meaning
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She chose a route through the woods for her daily jog.
She took a different route to work to avoid the construction site.
03

a way or method that leads to a certain goal or result

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This book explains different routes to success in business.
There are several routes to learning a new language.
to route
01

to send or direct something along a specified course or path

Transitive: to route sth somewhere
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The dispatcher will route the delivery truck through the fastest route to ensure timely delivery of the goods.
The navigation system in the car automatically routes drivers around traffic congestion.
02

to divert or change course of movement to a specified direction

Transitive: to route sb/sth to a direction
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Due to construction on the main road, the traffic was routed through a detour to avoid delays.
The airline had to route the flight around a storm to ensure passenger safety.
03

to send or direct information through a device that forwards data packets between computer networks

Transitive: to route data packets
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The IT administrator needs to route network traffic through the appropriate routers to ensure efficient data flow.
The software is designed to route internet traffic through a secure VPN connection for enhanced privacy.
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